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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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